Funny thing happened tonight. I was not alone on my jog/walk. My ex-husband (you know the one that lives with me) went running with me. He runs faster than me but waited up at the half mile mark. Then we ran back home. However, I kept going for another mile. he said he didn't want to push it with the new shoes. HA! That was just like when my daughter went with me. She could run faster, but not as long as me.

Susie- I know you are weighing in tonight. I hope it is a real good one.

Wardhog- I am not looking forward to tomorrows weigh- in either. I know I will be up, due to that mid-cycle thing. Well, it is what it is.

Foucault- Happy moving.

Somebody is having a birthday tom. Guess who? Yep, Kelly. Our little girl is growing up. So everyone wish her

See ya later.

Hi,

I've missed you guys. I'm crazy busy again at work. I don't know if I'll ever get caught up. I just keep getting more and more to do. I'm a very organized person and so I get called on a lot for projects.

It's been a bit stressful at work, a lot of changes going on. Not sure how it's all going to look when the dust lays. I'm just working and trying to remain as I usually am.

Well, I had a very small loss at TOPS, .25lb but it was a loss so I'll take it.
I'm feeling so good about myself because I feel great, I can move so much easier, I can't believe I'm doing cardio for an hour at a time, so these are the things I will look toward to help keep me motivate. Eventually those scales just got to get moving again right?

I hope to be able to post personals over the holiday weekend but I do want to take a minute and say HAPPY B-Day to Kelly.

I'll chat with you all later.

Happy Birthday, Kelly!

Susie, you have a great attitude about your loss. It's not all about the scale; there are tons of benefits to living a healthy lifestyle! Keep up the good work.

Mindy, you are leaving everyone in the dust! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

I did Group Power and 45 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan, but I have to say, I can't wait for the kids to finish off the last bit of birthday cake tonight. It is just too tempting sitting there on the counter. I was back down to 126.2 this morning, so I didn't feel bad about changing the number in my profile.

See you tomorrow.

Well we went to lunch for Kelly's birthday. We ate mexican. Yummy, but bad!! Well we decided that we are not eating out anymore, no time during the school day, and we are getting back on track full force. My weigh- in was rotten. I went up 2.2 pounds. I am trusting that it is that mid-cycle gain I've experiencing lately. I am hoping it goes back down this week.

Susie- Yeah for a loss, even if it isn't huge. You just keep working it.

Wardhog- I couldn't handle having cake in the house right now. I know I would be eating it up. Glad to hear your weight is back down.

Enjoy the holiday weekend. I will be doing my 3fc 5k sometime this weekend.

Mindy, I am sorry about the weigh-in. I would be disappointed.

I think I've gotten in enough cardio this week-end. Yesterday I did Group Ride and then 26 min on the stair mill and 26 min on the elliptical. Today I ran about 8 miles (1:31). Eating is on plan.

Tomorrow we've got a barbeque to go to. That could be trouble. Have a great holiday, everyone!

I just finished my 3fc 5k. I didn't run as much as I wanted because I have hurt my hip somehow. It feels like a pulled muscle. I did jog maybe half, just in shorter segments. I did it in 47 min. anyhow. Not bad!! Still looking for that weight to go away.

Wardhog- Good job on the workouts. Have fun at the barbeque, just be careful.

Everyone else- Keep on working and have a great weekend.

Hi,

The holiday weekend has been busy and filled with food. I haven't done well with it at all but made a decision today to get back with it. It's the 1st of Sept. a new month, new week and almost a new season.

I've got a little time today to get some things done around the house and playing catch-up on my email and posting. I'm about to go and straighten out my closet. I'm not ready to put summer things away..it's still way to hot, but I don't need to have my white pants and all those tank tops out so I"m going to put some of that away and get organized in there so I feel like I 'm not rushed every morning trying to get ready for work.

Our church is having a community picnic starting at 4 today. I"m working the food lines for 1 hr and then going to get my nieces so that they can play on the blow-up rides and see the Rodeo at 7.

I know that there is going to funnel cakes there and I know I"m going to want one and I plan on having one and splitting it with my hubby. I already asked him if he would so that I would have a plan in place. He agreed to go get it for me, and ask for two plates and he would split it and give me my half. Isn't that nice of him?

Mindy: Sorry to hear that your hip hurt during your run. Be sure to stretch and maybe take some anti-inflammatory meds for it and do the ice off and on for 20 min.

Ward: How did you do at the cookout? Good to see that you were able to change your ticker on your profile.

Kelly: How are you doing?

Focult: Looking forward to your posts.

Ok..got to run. See you all tomorrow.

Ew, Mindy. I am sorry to hear about your hip. Is it right in the front where your leg meets your hip? I had problems there from running. Try stretching your hip flexors and IT band, and also alternate heat and ice in addition to taking advil or aleve. I hope it's feeling better soon.

Hey Susie - sounds like you have a good plan for the picnic. These long week-ends can be hard on the eating plan.

I did Group Ride and Group Power this morning. Eating is on track so far. The cook-out is this evening. I might bring a spicy black bean burger with me, and I am also bringing a salad for the crowd. See you guys tomorrow.

Yeah the pain is right in front, like right over the hip bone. I couldn't even lay on my side last night, neither one. If I laid on the sore side, it hurt, if I tried the other side it pulled too much. It is felling a bit better today. hopefully it will be even better tomorrow. Thanks for the concern and advice. Tomorrow we start school with children. It is always a crazy day. Wish me and Kelly luck.

Tonight I am going horseback riding with my son and daughter. They are both working at a local riding stable and we are going out after hours. It has been years since I've been on a horse. DD assures me I will have a good horse. This should be interesting. I think it will be my workout for today. It really is a good workout for the thighs and buttocks. Here goes nothing.

I'll report in tomorrow and tell you all about it.

Mindy, how was the horseback riding? Sore today?

I survived the bbq yesterday. Actually, I think I did quite well. I ate grilled chicken, salad and fruit. A lot of salad and fruit, but no brownies, cookies, ice cream, burgers, brats, etc. And no bingeing when I got home. Today was my son's first day of pre-K and it was a bit hectic. I went back and forth to the gym but got in a Group Ride and 52 min of cardio. Eating is on plan. The binge monster is still poking at me, though. This is the first day since May that I have been home alone and that's a trigger for me. I have to return some shorts to Kohl's and pick my son up by 1:15 so I should be able to avoid it. I am also trying to remind myself how crappy I will feel tomorrow if I give in.

I hope everyone had a fun holiday week-end. "Talk" to you tomorrow.

How is everyone today? I am getting back into the swing of things - my son started pre-K yesterday so I have four mornings a week to myself. Today I did Group Ride, then Group Power. This is becoming my favorite workout combo. Eating is on plan. See y'all later.

Hi,

I realized this morning that I didn't get here yesterday to post. There is a lot going on at work. I'm so busy but there is talks of cutting back and packages being offered. We have a big meeting Friday morning. It's hard to not want to eat--you know, comfort, do something with all that nervous energy. I'm struggling, I'll admit it. It's not as bad as I've been at other times like this but I'm not on plan and in order for me to maybe even loose I HAVE to be on plan. I'm not sure it will look good at the scales tomorrow. That is so depressing.

BUT, I am doing great with my workouts. I"m trying to be sure to get them in because when I'm working out, I feel so much better.

Ward: I can't believe you didn't have a brownie, but I"m so proud and happy for you! How did you do with being at home alone today?

Mindy; How are you feeling? How was the horse ride.

I'll see you all tomorrow.

Look what happens. Back to school with students and I am so busy I can't think. I have been keeping up with the workouts, like you Susie. I refuse to let stress throw me off track.

The horse ride was fun and I am paying for it. My horse did some bucking and jumping due to a fly on his butt. He almost dumped me, but I stayed on. The saddle did a number on my lower half though. I have some beautiful bruises and soreness. Well, it was still fun.

Glad to hear how everyone is avoiding their own temtations and sticking to their workouts. Hope to catch up better later.

Susie, I hate that dread and worry that comes with organizational change. I hope it's good news for you at the meeting.

Mindy, I am sorry you are stressed at work, too. It sounds like you had a good ride, though! I would have been on the ground for sure.

I did an interrupted workout again today. Ended up with Group Ride and 52 min of cardio. Eating is on plan and weigh-in is tomorrow. I went down a little and back up a little this week so far, but stayed under the red line so I am satisfied.

See you tomorrow.

I am excited to report that I was down 1 lb when I weighed in at TOPS tonight. I was very surprised and happy to say the least!

Ward: Good to hear that you are on track and I'm hoping you will show a loss at your weigh-in tomorrow.

Mindy: How's the hip doing? You wrote about being so busy you can't think. I get like that a lot. I try to find ways to keep focused when I'm feeling that way and it's very challenging.

Does anyone have suggestions? The one thing that I know that helps me is to workout. It gets my head clear. But sometimes I need something else so any suggestion is a welcome.